The latest addition to the Funko Pop! Movies line-up brings a slice of Creepshow horror right to your shelf with the new
Funko Pop! Movies: Creepshow: Jordy Verrill (Flocked) Funko Pop! Vinyl Figure. Inspired by the unforgettable segment "The Lonesome Death of Jordy Verrill," this collectible captures the tragic transformation of the character played by Stephen King himself.
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The Green Metamorphosis: Creepshow's Jordy Verrill Immortalized in Funko Pop! Vinyl
For those who love their collectibles with a dash of terror, the new Funko Pop! Vinyl Figure brings a shudder-inducing treat. Drawing inspiration from Stephen King's "The Lonesome Death of Jordy Verrill" from the iconic anthology film, "Creepshow," Funko Pop! has manifested an earthly horror into a tangible collectible.
Featuring Jordy Verrill, this figure stands testament to the terror-ridden transformation the character endures in the unforgettable segment.
It's a haunting depiction, draped in flocked vegetation – a startling reminder of Jordy's bizarre fate after his fateful encounter with the fallen meteorite.
The attention to detail in this figure is remarkable, capturing the essence of the character and the horrifying event. It's a piece that invites a chill while demanding admiration.
In many ways, this Funko Pop! Vinyl Figure is a love letter to Creepshow, and Stephen King fans alike, allowing them to hold a piece of the horror universe in their hands.
The Jordy Verrill (Flocked) Funko Pop! can be found at the links below (click to jump!)
The Unearthly Desolation: A Dive into Creepshow's "The Lonesome Death of Jordy Verrill"
When Stephen King and George A. Romero, two horror titans, teamed up in 1982, the result was nothing short of a masterpiece, "Creepshow."
One of its standout segments, "The Lonesome Death of Jordy Verrill," sends shivers down the spine while cleverly connecting to the King's wider universe.
In the heart of this bone-chilling tale, we find Jordy Verrill, a simple New England farmer portrayed by King himself.
The unsuspecting Jordy stumbles upon a fallen meteorite on his property.
His eyes lit up with visions of making a fortune selling the celestial object to a local university.
However, the cruel twist of fate that unfolded next is a reminder that in Stephen King's world, not all that glitters is gold.
When Jordy handles the rock, it discharges a foul-smelling gas that causes him to grow a thick coat of extraterrestrial vegetation.
Despite his desperate attempts to halt its progress, the greenery only proliferates.
Bathing even quickens the process.
This relentless vegetative onslaught is a quintessential King trope, punishing an innocent character with an unforeseen horror.
The metamorphosis eventually drives Jordy to take his life.
But the terror doesn't stop there. In a nightmarish twist, the vegetation spreads across Jordy's land and beyond, headed straight for Castle Rock - a name familiar to anyone well-versed in King's macabre tales.
Castle Rock, a setting in many of King's works, including "Needful Things" and "The Dead Zone," brims with supernatural events and ghastly occurrences.
While it's not explicitly 'cursed' like Derry from "It," the town's inhabitants have had more than their fair share of terrifying experiences.
In the terrifying panorama of Stephen King's universe, dangers lurk around every corner - the rabid dog in "Cujo," the scary spirits of "The Overlook Hotel," and even a demonic car in "Christine."
King leaves no stone unturned in conjuring fear from the seemingly ordinary.
"The Lonesome Death of Jordy Verrill" is no exception. It's a grim testament to the unexpected horrors one might encounter, even in their own backyard.
What makes "The Lonesome Death of Jordy Verrill" particularly chilling is not just the story's inescapable doom but also how it subtly intertwines with the grand tapestry of King's universe.
It underscores the fact that in King's world, no one is safe - not even the most secluded farmer on a remote land.
The creeping vegetation, the spreading menace, and the tragic end of Jordy Verrill all serve as a potent reminder of the lurking danger in every nook and cranny of Stephen King's spine-chilling universe.
In closing, "The Lonesome Death of Jordy Verrill" is a potent slice of the 'King' horror.
It's a masterful blend of cosmic horror and earthly desperation that seeps into your bones long after the story concludes.
It's Stephen King and Creepshow at their terrifying best, reminding us why King remains an unmatched horror maestro.
